no way

Not a chance

No way is an emphatic refusal or expression of disbelief.

As a refusal, it's stronger than a simple no: Can I borrow your car? No way.

As disbelief, it reacts to surprising information: She's getting married? No way!

The phrase can also emphasize impossibility: There's no way we'll finish in time.

refusal

impossible

Incapable of occurring

not a chance · never · nope · forget it · not happening · denied · rejected · vetoed · refused · declined

disbelief

unbelievable

Impossible to accept as true

you're kidding · get out · shut up · come on · wow · shocking · astonishing · amazing · stunned · flabbergasted

skepticism

doubtful

Uncertain of truth

questionable · suspicious · unconvinced · yeah right · sure thing · I doubt it · hard to believe · not buying it · prove it · dubious

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Opposites
affirmation vs denial

no wayyes

Opposite of no

absolutely · definitely · of course · for sure · sure

certainty of possibility

no waydefinitely

With complete certainty

certainly · absolutely · for sure · without a doubt · inevitably

permission/willingness

no waygo ahead

Permission to begin

be my guest · sure thing · by all means · go for it · why not

Family

noway

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G